🔗 Share this article Australia's Female Cricket Team Endures Historic Heavy Loss to India Australia's all-conquering women's cricket team experienced a stunning setback as India delivered them their biggest ever one-day international defeat—a comprehensive loss in New Chandigarh. A Historic Defeat Skipper Alyssa Healy admitted her team was “outplayed” on Thursday AEST, with the result exceeding the team’s previous worst loss of 92 runs to England 52 years ago. ICC Tournament Wake-Up Call The result serves as a stern warning with the World Cup kicking off in less than a fortnight in the subcontinent. The series is now tied at 1-1, setting up a decisive series decider in the capital. Mandhana’s Dominant Display The home side’s standout was batter Smriti Mandhana, who blasted 117 from 91 balls, including 14 boundaries and four maximums, driving India to a total of 292 runs. The Visitors’ Struggle Chasing their record run chase, the Australians stumbled and were bowled out for 190. Sutherland (45 from 42) and Perry (44 off 61) provided the best contributors. Critical Missing Piece Australia lacked the impact of Litchfield, who sat out with a quad strain. Her replacement Georgia Voll was bowled for a duck in the opening over. Bowling Highlights Goud excelled with the ball for the hosts, taking three wickets for 29 runs, while Ash Gardner was the most economical bowler with two for 39. Darcie Brown also stood out with 3-42. “This is ideal practice for the World Cup,” Healy said. “They played brilliantly in all areas. They dominated us.” Despite Tahlia McGrath contributing with a wicket and a run-out, Australia’s chances dimmed when she was caught off Sharma, who additionally made a quickfire 40.